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The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

Hilltop Views
The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

Hilltop Views
The Players' Tribune has become a valuable platform for athletes such as WNBA players to voice and push for necessary change.

The Players’ Tribune provides athletes with a new way to make change on injustices

Nina Martinez, News Editor
September 22, 2020
The NBA bubble was created as a preventive measure to combat COVID-19. ESPN has covered play within the bubble extensively since late July

Players kicked off team and in quarantine after breaking their league’s bubble

Leidy Jaimes, Staff Writer
September 18, 2020
Kobe Bryant was in a fatal helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif. in January along with his daughter, Gianna, and seven others. His legacy endures in the minds of so many.

To Stand Tall With a Broken Heart: Remembering Kobe Bryant

Rory O’Connor, Reporter
September 7, 2020
The NBA playoffs are currently at the semifinal stage, with teams in the Eastern and Western Conferences fighting for a spot in the Championship game. The date for the finals will be released on the completion of the conference finals on Sept. 30.

Playoff Predictions: Can the Clippers finally claim their first Championship?

Odett Ochoa, Sports Editor
September 7, 2020
HBO's new documentary explores the mental health challenges facing Olympic athletes in the wake of elite competition. The themes discussed resonate particularly this year, with the pandemic throwing sports competitions worldwide into doubt.

HBO’s ‘The Weight of Gold’: A necessary, hard-hitting dose of sporting reality

George Murray, Sports Editor
September 7, 2020
The two newest episodes of "The Last Dance" documentary focused on the Chicago Bulls rivalry with the Detroit Pistons and how Michael Jordan competed against their notorious physicality.

‘The Last Dance’ episodes 3, 4 recap: Detroit “Bad Boys” and Dennis Rodman’s signature shenanigans

Dante Gutierrez, Staff Writer
April 28, 2020
As one of the more intriguing prospects heading into the draft, former OU quarterback Jalen Hurts was surprisingly taken by the Eagles despite them already having their franchise quarterback in Carson Wentz.

NFL Draft 2nd and 3rd round recap: Eagles draft Hurts. What does that mean for Wentz?

John Walker, Life & Arts Editor
April 25, 2020
The Cincinnati Bengals now have their quarterback of the future as former LSU star Joe Burrow was taken first-overall in the 202 NFL Draft.

NFL Draft 1st round recap: Which teams were the biggest winners, losers?

John Walker, Life & Arts Editor
April 24, 2020
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, sport across the globe has been put on hold, with notable summer 2020 events such as the Tokyo Olympics and UEFA European Football Championship being postponed for a year.

COMMENTARY: Sporting fans must be patient. The return will be extra special.

George Murray, Sports Editor
April 21, 2020
Michael Jordan and the 1997-98 Bulls are the focus of the highly-anticipated sports documentary "The Last Dance." The 10-part docu-series premieres two episodes for the next five Sundays.

“The Last Dance”: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of first two episodes

Dante Gutierrez, Staff Writer
April 20, 2020
Though it had mostly positive reviews after its first season since revamping, the XFL has reportedly canceled all plans for its future after financial uncertainty.

XFL officially cancels, has no plans to continue after rebooted season

Luke Myslik, Reporter
April 20, 2020
The NFL has once again adjusted its rules concerning player celebration during games. History shows a steady timeline of conduct changes and enforcement, this year’s shift may have a lasting effect.

2020 NFL draft Predictions: Bengals bag Burrow, Tagovailoa to throw for Tinseltown

John Walker, Life & Arts Editor
April 20, 2020
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